Ciscoe Morris, the Northwest’s most recognized gardener, gives a talk about (what else?) gardening from 2-3:30 p.m. April 25 at University House Issaquah, 22975 S.E. Black Nugget Road.

During his talk, Morris will focus on spring plants and how to keep fixed planters filled with flowers for months to come. He will also show guests how to start a garden, create beautiful flower displays and harvest vegetables from their patios.

ContributedCiscoe Morris will speak April 25 at University House Issaquah.

Over the summer months, when children are out of school, food banks across the nation often experience an increase in demand for services while donations decrease.

Residents at University House Issaquah, 22975 S.E. Black Nugget Road, are taking action from 5-7 p.m. May 5 with its first Fiesta Fundraiser to benefit the Issaquah Clothing & Food Bank.

To raise money, University House Issaquah hosts a Mexican buffet with taco bar and fiesta cocktails for adults. Guests will be serenaded by traditional fiesta music, and can participate in a silent auction and onsite raffle to benefit the Issaquah Clothing & Food Bank.

The public is invited to the Fiesta Fundraiser. Tickets for children are $10 each and adult tickets are $15. To attend, RSVP by calling 557-4200 by May 1.